tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post1598149705129989852..comments2023-07-02T13:42:30.904-07:00Comments on Reel Focus: Movies reflect human needs: Yes to opportunities.Trudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-85652932236339112192021-08-18T14:54:43.048-07:002021-08-18T14:54:43.048-07:00"Even when there are failures in those yes op..."Even when there are failures in those yes opportunities, there's usually valuable learning picked up..." Wise words of experience, there. Thank you for sharing your insight.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-41532497138606855912021-08-18T07:21:56.664-07:002021-08-18T07:21:56.664-07:00Trudy,
My first job was commission paid only. It...Trudy,<br /><br />My first job was commission paid only. It was hard, often discouraging work. After several months, maybe it was a year of that I decided I wasn't a salesperson and moved onto a conventional paying job. However, I gained a lot of excellent experience and knowledge I of how to computers worked - hooking up, networking, selecting software, ... for which I'm to this day grateful for all I learned in those early years. The next 'yes opportunity' is where we started a home-based business in the telecommunication industry in the mid to late 90s. After years of DH being one of the first people to get cut at work, we decided with his layoff around that time to say 'yes' to a MLM opportunity DH's older brother approached us about. Again, this was hard work, harder than what we imagined, and we couldn't make a stable living to keep things together but in the end we walked away learning many things about ourselves as well as others. Even when there are failures in those yes opportunities, there's usually valuable learning picked up that we otherwise wouldn't have gotten had we not said yes.Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738079671642137018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-53886258424949759082021-05-04T09:13:14.567-07:002021-05-04T09:13:14.567-07:00He gets a job as a spy in a nursing home? Very int...He gets a job as a spy in a nursing home? Very intriguing! I'm adding that to my list, too. Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-39395385971408725112021-05-03T20:36:50.284-07:002021-05-03T20:36:50.284-07:00You've listed one of my favorite movies, "...You've listed one of my favorite movies, "Yes Man." Funny and a great example of seizing opportunities. Although "The Mole Agent" is a documentary, it is a charming story of a man in his eighties who gets a job as a spy in a nursing home. He took the opportunity offered him, it challenged him and opened up his world. Sweet, entertaining film.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779183231776072253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-90709408010835974592021-05-01T10:04:19.613-07:002021-05-01T10:04:19.613-07:00I'm not familiar with "Time" so I lo...I'm not familiar with "Time" so I looked it up on IMDb but there are several by that title. What year was it produced?<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words and for visiting my blog. I'm trying to catch up on your posts I missed, too.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-78808793452378284952021-04-30T23:23:35.972-07:002021-04-30T23:23:35.972-07:00I'm trying to catch up on the many posts I'...I'm trying to catch up on the many posts I've missed as I chanced upon your blog quite late in the challenge.<br />Just love the topics you've picked to write about.<br />They're so inspiring and dare I say served with a dollop of tough love too:) Yes, hard work is key.<br />I can't think of a film but loved 'The pursuit...'<br />Watched 'Time' last night and although it's more in line with being pushed to grow (your Z post), it also highlights hard word and patience.Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-40269200858058636542021-04-30T10:29:54.896-07:002021-04-30T10:29:54.896-07:00I saw Yes Day. I included it when I posted about P...I saw Yes Day. I included it when I posted about Play, but it does fit this topic too. Thanks!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-16849502503625080062021-04-29T21:34:22.428-07:002021-04-29T21:34:22.428-07:00I keep seeing Yes Day advertised on Netflix. It...I keep seeing Yes Day advertised on Netflix. It's where the parents spend the day saying yes to their kids instead of no. I really want to watch it although I don't think I could actually do a yes day myself. I do love the concept. <a href="http://www.weekendsinmaine.com" rel="nofollow">Weekends In Maine</a> Weekends in Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137035578512456633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-73885968996241224782021-04-29T15:43:17.681-07:002021-04-29T15:43:17.681-07:00You're welcome! I know everyone has different ...You're welcome! I know everyone has different tastes in movies, so I hope you enjoy the ones you select to see.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-14662903064943570492021-04-29T15:41:50.706-07:002021-04-29T15:41:50.706-07:00I enjoyed the movie. I'd heard good things abo...I enjoyed the movie. I'd heard good things about it, so I was glad to have the chance to see it last month. Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-59018807326224552222021-04-29T14:39:24.380-07:002021-04-29T14:39:24.380-07:00Queen of Katwe sounds great, thank you for this gr...Queen of Katwe sounds great, thank you for this great movie list!Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliquéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307507105646376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-87262683669944581062021-04-29T11:33:31.611-07:002021-04-29T11:33:31.611-07:00Soul is a beautiful film we saw over Christmas las...Soul is a beautiful film we saw over Christmas last year. Always be open to opportunities is a good motto to have.<br />https://iainkellywriting.com/2021/04/29/the-state-trilogy-a-z-guide-y/Iain Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985628484548823345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-5563758163565491732021-04-29T11:20:18.036-07:002021-04-29T11:20:18.036-07:00Thank you for sharing your son's video. I enjo...Thank you for sharing your son's video. I enjoyed watching it! As each character seemed happy until they compared what they had to someone else's possession, I thought of a quote by Theodore Roosevelt, "Comparison is the thief of joy." Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-45359922606207409022021-04-29T11:13:05.535-07:002021-04-29T11:13:05.535-07:00Ooooo... The Greatest Showman is a fantastic examp...Ooooo... The Greatest Showman is a fantastic example for the topic. He says yes to his dreams, and the people who work with him accepted the opportunities he offered.<br /><br />In following your blog, cancer taught you many things. It's wonderful that you've been able to make up for missed opportunities.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-7545651783661220282021-04-29T09:56:00.022-07:002021-04-29T09:56:00.022-07:00BTW here is a small animated movie my son made for...BTW here is a small animated movie my son made for his college project. It was also named In pursuit of happiness but with a different concept. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6F-CP9G6fo<br />Chapters From My Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07905577212056834284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-12475817066798009742021-04-29T09:54:36.838-07:002021-04-29T09:54:36.838-07:00Your lists are very interesting and also the topic...Your lists are very interesting and also the topic you have chosen for the blogs is great. I have loved visiting your blog and reading about the movies I have seen or decided to see in future. <br />I would add "The greatest Showman' to this list. What do you say?<br />As for me, I couldn't go to college despite being a topper. But cancer gave me the push to get there.. I made for my missed opportunities later in my life. Chapters From My Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07905577212056834284noreply@blogger.com